Tag: primary health care
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Not Just Statistics: Tanzania Elevates Health Progress on the Global Stage at Nordic–Africa Conference
Introduction: Tanzania’s Health Progress Takes Center Stage When countries tally health figures, the numbers tell part of the story. Tanzania is proving that the real story lies in the changes behind the statistics—improved services, better access, and resilient health systems. At the Nordic–Africa Health Conference launch in Stockholm on January 22, 2026, Tanzania demonstrated that…
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Closing Africa’s Health Gaps: The Power of Community-Based Primary Care
Introduction: An Overlooked Path to Health Equity Across Africa, millions face a troubling paradox: medical bills and lost livelihoods when illness strikes. From malaria and pregnancy complications to unexpected surgeries, families often find themselves pushed into poverty just to access care. While many debates focus on hospital-based care or large-scale reforms, a quieter, more enduring…
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Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane: What Determines Taking Your Medicines Correctly
Overview Hypertension remains a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease worldwide. In urban Morocco, women managing high blood pressure face unique barriers to consistent medication adherence. This cross-sectional study conducted in Inezgane’s primary health care facilities sheds light on how many women actually follow their prescribed regimens and what drives or hinders this behavior.…
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Prevalence and Determinants of Medication Adherence Among Women with Hypertension in Inezgane, Morocco
Overview Hypertension remains a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease globally. In Morocco, urban primary health care facilities in towns like Inezgane are pivotal in managing chronic conditions such as hypertension. This article summarizes findings from a cross‑sectional study that assessed how prevalent medication adherence is among women with hypertension and identified the determinants…
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Uganda Advances Integrated Health Services to Tackle CDs and NCDs
Uganda Moves to Integrate Communicable and Non-Communicable Disease Services Uganda is taking bold strides to unify the delivery of health services for communicable diseases (CDs) and non-communicable diseases (NCDs), a strategic response to the country’s shifting disease landscape. Faced with persistent infectious diseases alongside rising chronic conditions, the government, donors, and health partners are exploring…
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Rebooting Digital Health for Children in South Asia: A Systemic Shift for Safer, Smarter Care
Introduction: A Digital Reboot for Child Health in South Asia Digital transformation has reshaped how communities interact with health information and services. In South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, a systemic reboot is overdue. The vision is clear: interoperable digital data, ethical AI, and scalable health technologies that improve access,…
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Digital Transformation for Improving Child Health in South Asia: Do We Need a Reboot?
Introduction: The Digital Promise for Child Health Digital transformation has the potential to revolutionize how families access care, how health workers deliver services, and how data drive decision-making. For South Asia, where millions of children rely on primary health care, robust digital systems could improve coverage, reduce delays, and empower communities. Yet turning promise into…
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Americas Unveil 2025-2030 Action Plan to Combat Noncommunicable Diseases
New Plan Sets Course for Reducing NCDs in the Americas Health authorities from across the Americas approved a landmark 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan aims to confront the region’s leading causes of death and…
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PAHO Approves 2025-2030 Plan to Fight NCDs in the Americas
Overview: A Regional Commitment to curb noncommunicable diseases Health authorities from across the Americas have approved a landmark 2025-2030 Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) during the 62nd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The plan represents a pivotal step toward tackling the region’s leading causes of…
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Private-Public Partnership Boosts Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Chile
Public-Private Collaboration to Boost Early Detection A public-private alliance led by the Fundación Arturo López Pérez and the Asociación Chilena de Municipalidades (ACHM) marks the start of a dedicated awareness month focused on breast cancer prevention, timely detection, and comprehensive care. The initiative aims to visibility and strengthen the role of Primary Health Care (APS)…